Dale Hawerchuk, former Flyer and hockey legend, has died from a battle with stomach cancer. He was 57.
Tuesday afternoon, Hawerchuk’s son Eric announced the news of his father:
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After being drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1981, Hawerchuk began creating his legacy within the NHL. He had six 100-plus-point seasons through his nine years with the team, but his career best came in 1984-85, posting 130 points (53 goals, 77 assists).
Following his time with the Jets, he spent time with the Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues and then finished his career with a brief stint in Philadelphia. There, he helped the Flyers advance to the 1997 Stanley Cup Final. That was the only time during his career that his team advanced beyond the second round in the playoffs.
After hearing the news on Hawerchuk, the Flyers released the following statement:
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He finished his career having played 1,188 games, tallied 1,409 points (518 goals, 891 assists) and was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.